Chapter 9: Words With Multiple Meanings

Question 1

ARREST

Answer 1

To bring to a stop; halt

Question 2

GRAVITY

Answer 2

Seriousness; dignity; solemnity; weight

Question 3

PRECIPITATE

Answer 3

To cause, bring about prematurely, hastily or suddenly

Question 4

RELIEF

Answer 4

Elevation of a land surface

Question 5

CHECK

Answer 5

To restrain; halt; hold back; contain

Question 6

FLAG

Answer 6

To become weak, feeble, or spiritless; to lose interest

Question 7

DISCRIMINATING

Answer 7

Characterized by the ability to make fine distinctions; having
refined taste

Question 8

ECLIPSE

Answer 8

Overshadow; outshine; surpass

Question 9

COIN

Answer 9

To devise a new word or phrase

Question 10

STOCK

Answer 10

A stereotypical and formulaic character in a novel or film

Question 11

CURRENCY

Answer 11

General acceptance or use; prevalence

Question 12

BENT

Answer 12

A strong tendency; a leaning; an inclination; a PROPENSITY

Question 13

COURT

Answer 13

To attempt to gain the favor or support of a person or group; to woo

Question 14

NEGOTIATE

Answer 14

To successfully travel through, around, or over an obstacle or terrain

Question 15

TEMPER

Answer 15

To soften; to moderate; to MITIGATE

Question 16

PEDESTRIAN

Answer 16

Undistinguished; ordinary; conventional

Question 17

CAVALIER

Answer 17

Having an arrogant attitude or a haughty disregard for others

Question 18

SANCTION

Answer 18

An official approval or disapproval for an action

Question 19

COMPROMISE

Answer 19

To reduce the quality or value of something; to jeopardize or place at
risk

Question 20

CHANNEL

Answer 20

To direct or guide along a desired course

Question 21

QUALIFY

Answer 21

To modify; to limit by adding exceptions or restricting conditions

Question 22

PERSONIFICATION

Answer 22

A perfect example; embodiment; EPITOME; PARAGON